Laurel Canyon

2002, Drama, 1h 41m

111 Reviews 5,000+ Ratings

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Though the movie itself is flawed, McDormand is fantastic as Jane. Read critic reviews

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Sam (Christian Bale) and his fiancée, Alex (Kate Beckinsale), move to Los Angeles for the summer to stay at the luxurious house of his mother, Jane (Frances McDormand), while she's away. But Jane, a hip record producer, has not left yet because she's still working on a project with her British musician boyfriend, Ian (Alessandro Nivola). Sam and Alex feel the pull of Jane's fast-paced, decadent lifestyle, and their relationship starts to fray when they get involved with other people.
  • Rating:
    R (Language|Drug Use|Sexuality)
  • Genre:
    Drama
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    Lisa Cholodenko
  • Producer:
    Susan A. Stover, Jeffrey Kusama-Hinte
  • Writer:
    Lisa Cholodenko
  • Release Date (Streaming):
  • Box Office (Gross USA):
    $3.7M
  • Runtime:
  • Sound Mix:
    Surround, Dolby SR, Dolby Digital, Dolby A, Dolby Stereo
  • Aspect Ratio:
    Flat (1.85:1)

Cast & Crew

Frances McDormand
Jane Bentley
Christian Bale
Sam Bentley
Kate Beckinsale
Alex Elliot
Natascha McElhone
Sara
Alessandro Nivola
Ian McKnight
Marcus Ashley
Tom
Lou Barlow
Fripp
Marie Blanco
Debby
Alexandra Carter
Darla
Gina Doctor
Gloria
Ariel Felix
Mark
Dennis Howard
Mr. Elliot
Melissa De Sousa
Claudia
Rick Gonzalez
Wyatt
Michelle DeMirjian
China
Lisa Cholodenko
Director
Lisa Cholodenko
Writer
Susan A. Stover
Producer
Jeffrey Kusama-Hinte
Producer
Scott Ferguson
Executive Producer
David McGiffert
Co-Producer
Dara Weintraub
Co-Producer
Wally Pfister
Director of Photography
Catherine Hardwicke
Production Designer
Amy E. Duddleston
Film Editor
Karyn Rachtman
Music Supervisor
Craig Wedren
Original Score
Cindy Evans
Costume Designer
Deborah Aquila
Casting
Mary Tricia Wood
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